Hinetu Dell is a phenomenal actress, (Ngāti Porou, née Ngarimu)  after an accomplished career as a Te Reo Māori teacher and a highly respected Te Matatini coach and judge, Hinetu transitioned to acting.  She has appeared in short films such as Purea (2020), Vai (2019), and Hinekura (2019), as well as in commercials, including the 100% PURE Welcome 2020 Tourism NZ campaign, and Waka Huia (2017).

Most recently, she voiced the character of ‘Abuela’ for the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Reo Māori cast of the Oscar-winning animated feature Encanto, and we will see her on our screens soon for the beautiful feature Kōkā where she plays the lead, 'Hamo.